Candice'S Veggie Quiche

• 1 pie shell - thawed to room temp.
• 1/2 Leek (green and white parts
• 1/2 Red/Orange pepper
• 1/2 Zucchini
• 1 tbsp. Olive Oil (approx.)
• 2 Shallots - sliced thin
• 1 tbsp. butter
• 2 eggs and replace 2 add'l eggs with egg beaters (1/4 cup?)
• 1/2 Cup Ricotta cheese
• 1/2 Cup Gruyere cheese (shredded)
• 1/4 Cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
• 1/4 cup Half and Half
• 3/4 tsp. Salt
• 1/4 tsp. Pepper
• 1/8 tsp. Ground Nutmeg
• 3 tbsp. Fresh dill
• 3 tbsp. Fresh mint
• Possible additions to try:
• Fresh Cilantro
• Fresh Roma or Grape Tomatoes
• Cayenne pepper

1. Saute shallots in butter
2. Leek needs to be sliced and halved
3. Slice or Chop Pepper and Zucchini to bite sized pieces
4. Toss with Olive Oil
5. Cook leek/veggies about 15 minutes in 350 oven.
6. Mix eggs, half & half, and spices in bowl;
7. Next add cheeses, shallots, veggies and fresh herbs.
8. Once all mixed,
9. Pour all into thawed (room temp) pie shell and cook 35 minutes in oven preheated to 375. After 20 minutes, cover to keep crust from burning.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/candices-veggie-quiche-50000248 (may not work)